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Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are theundefiled (the upright, truly sincere, and blameless) in theway [oftherevealed will ofGod], who walk (order their conduct and conversation) in thelaw oftheLord (thewhole ofGod‘s revealed will).Psalm 119:1The Holy Bible Amplified Version

When I was a tree planter we used to plant trees the size of the average baby finger. Yet, in fifty years they grew into seventy feet tall majestic trees. At first they would grow inches every day untilthey reached a certain height. Then the growth slowed to inches in a week or month.

So too it is with most Christians. When first adopted into Christs family we grow in leaps andbounds. Then our growth slows. Some become complacent and stay there. Those that perseveregrow in inches in weeks, months and or years. But, we continue to grow. It is a lifetime process that continues until we reach Heavens Gate.

“Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” — Phillips Brooks

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Bara (The Lord Creator) for the slow but steady process in maturing me into the beautiful child You intend for me to be. I praise You in the name of He who I deeply desire to be a carbon copy of at the end of Your process Jesus Christ. Amen.

May your house be filled with joy in the morning and sweet dreams at night. May it be a home where love has come to live. Joseph a son of Jehovah

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 New Living Translation

Do you foolishly believe satan is going to roll over and allow you to destroy his handi- work?

If not (and we should not) then when you are serving others by serving Christ expect a fight.

It was the first century Christians that began to stop infanticide. Babies used to be thrown into the garbage dump like trash. Sound familiar with abortion today? Yes they had to fight against it, including giving up their own lives. Instead of getting into yelling contests with the baby murderers (you are taking a innocent life, that is murder) we need to have a loving conversation with those going in for an abortion. Do not give up. Even if just one listens, that is one you have saved from eternal damnation in Hell.

The same goes to defend our rights to protect our children against the perverts of the homosexual community teaching this filth in schools. We can engage in respectful conversation with the homosexual community but when they try to illegally force it on us we are to fight for our children legally. Do not give up. Even if just one listens, that is one you have saved from eternal damnation in Hell.

Next use it to defend our rights to have Bible classes in schools. Do not give up. Even if just one listens, that is one you have saved from eternal damnation in Hell.

Every time one of the politically correct, whether they be an individual, organization or a government figure trying to suppress your Christian rights bring these documents out and defend not just yourself but the Christian community at large.

Instead of encouraging abusive lifestyle of drugs, booze and welfare Christians should organize and help these folks become contributing members of society and they gain self respect. Do not give up. Even if just one listens, that is one you have saved from eternal damnation in Hell.

Every one of these are going to be battles but our society depends upon them to prevent it from self destructing. Do not give up. Even if just one listens, that is one you have saved from eternal damnation in Hell.

Look at the Roman Empire and see what a degenerate society they were in the times of Jesus and how it slowly caused its collapse. Societies that become degenerate collapses from with in not from outside forces. Just study history to confirm it. Watch this video about Roman society being perverts and look at your society today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhP-OUt1Eos

We Christians can change our society at the grassroots. Soon the grass will choke out the weeds. Joseph a son of Jehovah

“Christians are supposed to not merely endure change, not even to profit by it, but to cause it.” — Henry Emerson Fosdick

Prayer: Please Jehovah Ganan (The Lord is Our Defense) instill in me wisdom, strength and grace to defend both my rights but also the rights of all Christians in our society to express Your truth unto those walking in darkness. I humbly beseech You in the name of the Superior Warrior King Jesus Christ. Amen.

And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted [that it was really He]. Matthew 28:17 The Holy Bible Amplified Version

We can see Jehovah in nature, we can see Him in other Christians and we can see Him at work in our lives when we submit to Him.

Yet, for all that, how many times do we question His existence?

That is why it is important to daily reflect back on our experiences with Him because it cements itself in our minds and memories.

Because, when we doubt His existence that is the devil whispering in our ears.

When He whispers in my ear and questions Jehovahs existence He better have a lot of time on his hands because I rattle off numerous example of His existence with pure joy, wonder and awe. I think the devil becomes rather bored of it because he quickly leaves the conversation, without even telling me. Is that not rather rude ha ha.

When the devil casts doubt about our Heavenly Beloveds existence, just remind Him of all the abundant love He has showered on you and ask him how his relationship with Jesus is going. Joseph a son of Jehovah

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah-Shammah ( The Lord is Present) for reassuring me that You are always with this child You love so much and always delivers me from my cares. I praise Thee in the name of He who delivered on His promise to always be with His disciples Jesus Christ. Amen May Gods sunshine always bless you with brightening your day with His love, joy and peace. Joseph a son of Jehovah

But your wickedness has separated you from your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear. Isaiah59:2 Holy Bible Amplified Version

The reason Jehovah does not answer your prayer is because you are not listening to Him.

You are living in a sin that Jehovah has convicted you of and tries to speak to your heart to repent. You refuse to listen. As a result the sin begins to grow and spread like a cancer to both body, mind and spirit. It will slowly completely destroy you.

Jehovah loves you so He knows this and is trying to prevent you from crumbling into a living Hell and condemning yourself to an eternal one.

Or, He wants you to do something and you stead fast refuse to listen and obey. He will use harsh measures to get your attention and obedience.

One time He was guiding me to go down south to plant trees. I refused using the logic that the season is longer up north so I would make more money. Not only could I not get a job but was left penniless and homeless. Finally a old friend gave me money to go down south. As soon as I got off the bus I was hired and made more money in that short season than would have been possible up north.

Now in this instance it was for my own good but many times Jehovah is directing you to go where He has a specific task for you to do.

A conversation is where you speak I listen. I speak you listen. Dictating is where you speak I listen. I speak you do not listen. I do not waste my time with a dictator and neither does Jehovah. Joseph son of Jehovah.

Prayer: I pray Jehovah KalEl (voice of God) that I always listen, understand and obey Your wise voice every time You speak with me. I treasure the instruction You bless me with because I know it is for my own good. I humbly request this in the name of my wise King Jesus Christ.Amen.

May the gentle assurance of Jesus’ sweet love encompass you today and every day.

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe. Proverbs 29:25 Holy Bible Amplified Version.

Here are four very important words we all need to remember : “ What do I care. “

There are plenty of wolves ( those who like to prey upon the weak and tear them down ) both inside inside the church ( as a matter of fact , I have encountered more inside the church than outside ) and outside ( most of the ones I have met outside the church are the satanic politically correct whose idea of free speech and thought is that you are entitled to your opinion as long as it agrees with mine. If you disagree with mine your are intolerant , racist , homophobic or sexist ) .

When they attack you unfairly for standing up to for the Truth just reply : You are the intolerant one who refuses to listen to the truth. Therefore as pertaining to your “ opinion” “ What do I care. “ and just stand there and allow them to scream at you and look like fools. Either that or they will shut up and walk away.

When they try to gang up on you just ask the ring leader why they are afraid to debate with you one on one. I have used this quite successfully numerous times.

Indeed most times after the confrontation many folks come up to me and thank me for standing up for the Truth ( even if they are not Christians ).

Then there are the ones that laugh at you because you do not follow them down the road of despair. They are in despair because they try to keep up with the Jones and the Jones keep on changing the rules. I dress as I feel comfortable and respectable.

When someone mocks me because I do not keep up with the “in crowd” I reason with them like why they “have to have “ the latest mobile phone when there is nothing wrong with the one they have now. It makes them look silly. The conversation is ended when they ask me what others think of me because I do not keep up with the crowd with “ What do I care. “

I then ask them if they are nurturing their spirit as much as they are big business’ wallet. They are informed that I care what Jesus believes in me not what the “ in crowd “ thinks of me. It is a great opportunity to open up a dialogue on the Christian walk.

I care not what my fellow man thinks of me, I care what my Heavenly King believes in me. Joseph- Anthony: Green

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Abba (God our Father) for blessing me with the assurance that it is only what You believe me to be in being Your cherished , loved child that is important not what the delusional think about me that is important in my life. I extol Thee in the name whose only concern when walking amongst us was in the belief of His Heavenly Father that mattered Jesus Christ . Amen

May the gentle assurance of Jesus’ sweet love encompass you today and every day.

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience]. Psalm 34:11 Amplified Bible

No, that is not your conscience speaking to you, that is the Holy Spirit.

The devil is an expert at twisting the truth into a lie so if you depend upon your “conscience” you are easy prey for Him.

Then how will you know if it is the Holy Spirit or the devil?

The answer is in developing a deep personal relationship with Jehovah by reading your Bible and obeying what it says.

From my personal experience when I am reading the Bible and a verse jumps out at me, that is the Holy Spirit speaking to me. I stop reading and pray for enlightenment. Then he guide me to understanding the Bible verse in context to what He is saying about my life.

Another way is to listen to good sermon like on sermonaudio and reading good Christian books like can be found on sites like goodread and https://www.gutenberg.org (personally my preference is for the old classics). Of course we should also have godly Christian councilors.

The problem I have sadly witnessed too frequently is that even when others know Jehovah is speaking to them the deliberately chose to ignore Him because he is telling them something they do not want to hear. They want their way, not Jehovahs. That is a sure recipe for disaster. Then when catastrophes occur they go cry babying to Jehovah and ask why He is doing this to them.

God is speaking to all of us, all the time. The question is not, to whom does God talk? The question is, who listens? Neale Donald Walsch

Are you experiencing difficulties in your life right now?

Are you listening to Jehovah as He is speaking to you?

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Rabbi (God our Teacher) for blessing me with patiently teaching me to be wise, gracious, humble and meek like my Beloved King Jesus. Thank you for the tools You have blessed me with to receive an ever deepening of these blessings. I exalt You in the name of the wisest Rabbi of all Jesus Christ. Amen.

And Abraham came near and said, “Would You also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there were fifty righteous within the city; would You also destroy the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous that were in it? Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”

So the Lord said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.”

Then Abraham answered and said, “Indeed now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord: Suppose there were five less than the fifty righteous; would You destroy all of the city for lack offive?”

So He said, “If I find there forty-five, I will not destroy it. ”

And he spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose there should be forty found there?”

So He said, “I will not do it for the sake of forty.”

Then he said, “Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak: Suppose thirty should be found there?”

So He said, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”

And he said, “Indeed now, I have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord: Suppose twenty should be found there?”

So He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of twenty.”

Then he said, “Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: Suppose ten should be found there?”

And He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.” So the Lord went His way as soon as He had finished speaking with Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place.Genesis 18: 23- 33 New King James Version

Notice that Jehovah knows that Abraham is pleading to save his nephew Lots life from the destruction of Sodom.

Instead of coming right out and asking, Abraham dances around the bush. He had no doubt known the wickedness in that city and that it deserved to be destroyed but he was concerned about Lots life.

How many times do we do that with our Beloved?

He knows what we want to ask but is patient with us as we dance around our request.

Most of the time I am polite but direct in my requests to Jehovah and to people.

I have experienced the same dance when people want to ask me something. I want to scream at them and say just ask me already!

Be honest, sincere and respectful in your requests and it will save a lot of time for both of us. Joseph- Anthony: Green

Instead of trying to manipulate Jehovah (which in a way is what Abraham was doing) do you not believe the respectful thing to do is to humbly ask Jehovah for what we want?

Prayer: Thank You Jesus Pryyand (God is my friend) for the amazing privilege of having a loving Devine friend like You that is always available, willing to listen and grant my righteous request. Please remind me to be respectful and direct with my requests unto You. I gratefully ask this in Your awesome name. Amen.

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After faithfully serving the Lord in China for ten years as a teacher I have been called home to care for my aged mother who has numerous disabilities.
As well I regularly do volunteer work visiting seniors in a seniors home.
I love being in nature. I say the closer we get to nature the more we see Jehovah. We are blessed in this area with many amazing, easy to ride bicycle trails on old railroad lines that takes us all over Southern Ontario.